"The Magic Toyshop" is a novel by Angela Carter that tells the story of a young girl named Melanie who is sent to live with her uncle after her parents die. The uncle owns a toyshop filled with enchanting and sometimes eerie toys, which come to life and play a significant role in the story. As Melanie navigates her new life, she encounters her uncle's strange family, including her beautiful but troubled sister, Victoria, and her brother, Franz. The novel explores themes of childhood, loss, and the transition to adulthood, all set against the backdrop of a magical yet unsettling world.